How to Teach Howl's Moving Castle in the Classroom

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Using Reading in the ClassroomHowl's Moving CastleHow to use Howl's Moving Castle in the ClassroomBy: Charyce RountreeThank You!There is so much more you can with this book! It will open your students' minds and allow them to enjoy a text you assign!About the BookCharacter ActivitiesThemes VS TopicsAuthor: Diana Wynne JonesPublished in 1986Interest level: Grades 4-6Reading level: 8.3Genres: Adventure, Humor, Science Fiction/ FantasySummaryA story of an eldest sister of three, Sophie, that is believes she is doomed. Cursed by an evil witch is forced to live in a old body with her young mind. She faces wizards, man-dogs, scarecrows and much more along her journey. She learns to believed in herself as well as opens her mind to others around her. SophieHeroic StoryCharacter Adventure MapLiterary Report CardAll of these activities will show the complexity of her characterHowlCharacter WheelCharacter Inside and Outside Traits DiagramUnderstanding the conflict he was facing with himself throughout the bookThemesThe message about people, life, and the world that the author wants the reader to understand.The ability to make inferences is important.TopicsThe main idea or the gist of the story. This is what children will naturally lean towards. Howl's Moving Castle ThemesDestinyYouthCourageGuided Reading Questions

Lead your students to success!Create discussion questions to help students dig deeper into the story.Let students discuss ideas that they come up with, but keep control.Potential QuestionsHow would it change the resolution of the novel if Sophie did not return to her young self at the end? What do you imagine would happen if she stayed Old Sophie?Sophie and Michael do not spend a lot of time in our world; what do you think would surprise them most about it?Resources to Help with Literature

https://www.teachingchannel.org/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=literary&commit=SearchThis website offers many videos to help with instruction.http://www.readwritethink.org/This website has lesson plans for every grade level that focus on reading and writing. Remember why we teach!